一、完形填空(10分)
“Click, click, click ...” The show started with a drum beat. Then, Kai played a guqin piece along with the drums. When the music ended, there was
After the show, Miss Zhou asked, “What were you trying to express?”
“I wanted to do something different ... to make the guqin sound
“The bottom board of the guqin symbolizes(象征)the earth and the
“Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other
“Well, sometimes, it is played with the dizi. And, there’s philosophy(哲理)behind every form of Chinese art. We should try to keep the value of traditions and then
That night, Kai thought hard about the next show. “How can I balance the traditional spirit with a new touch?” Then, he had an idea—playing a piece of pop music in a
The next day, Kai sat behind the guqin and let his fingers dance
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“Click, click, click ...” The show started with a drum beat. Then, Kai played a guqin piece along with the drums. When the music ended, there was
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1 silence.After the show, Miss Zhou asked, “What were you trying to express?”
“I wanted to do something different ... to make the guqin sound
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2,” Kai said in a low voice. “It’s a good D
3. But I don’t think the guqin and drums are a good match as the drums are too loud.” Miss Zhou said patiently. “I understand what you were trying, but D
4 you can break the rules, you have to master them.”“The bottom board of the guqin symbolizes(象征)the earth and the
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5 board symbolizes the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the peace between humans and nature.”“Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other
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6?”“Well, sometimes, it is played with the dizi. And, there’s philosophy(哲理)behind every form of Chinese art. We should try to keep the value of traditions and then
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7 them with modern life.”That night, Kai thought hard about the next show. “How can I balance the traditional spirit with a new touch?” Then, he had an idea—playing a piece of pop music in a
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8 style.The next day, Kai sat behind the guqin and let his fingers dance
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9 across the strings. A pop song filled the hall—yet every note D
10 the beauty of Chinese music. When the last note ended, the silence this time was followed by clapping hands.(
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) 1. A. common B. confident C. complete D. comfortable(
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) 2. A. loud B. new C. old D. quiet(
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) 3. A. answer B. chance C. risk D. try(
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) 4. A. since B. when C. if D. before(
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) 5. A. front B. top C. side D. back(
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) 6. A. instructions B. introductions C. instruments D. interviews(
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) 7. A. connect B. compare C. fill D. match(
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) 8. A. traditional B. simple C. special D. modern(
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) 9. A. nervously B. slowly C. proudly D. smoothly(
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)10. A. missed B. lost C. pushed D. carried答案:1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. D
解析:
【分析】
先通读全文,理解文章围绕Kai尝试将古琴与其他音乐形式结合的故事展开,结合每个空的上下文语境、词义辨析及固定搭配来逐一分析选项:
1. 第1空:音乐结束后是“完全的”沉默,需选修饰silence的形容词;
2. 第2空:对应前文“do something different”,需选表示“新的”形容词;
3. 第3空:结合语境,老师评价Kai的尝试,需选表示“尝试”的名词;
4. 第4空:逻辑上“打破规则前要掌握规则”,需选表“在……之前”的连词;
5. 第5空:对应前文“底板象征地”,需选表示“顶部的”名词修饰古琴面板;
6. 第6空:结合语境问古琴能否和其他“乐器”搭配,需选表“乐器”的名词;
7. 第7空:固定搭配“connect...with...”表“把……和……连接”,需选该动词;
8. 第8空:对应前文“平衡传统精神与新元素”,需选表“传统的”形容词;
9. 第9空:描述手指在弦上的状态,需选表“流畅地”的副词;
10. 第10空:表示音符“承载”中国音乐之美,需选表“承载”的动词。
【解析】
1. 考查形容词辨析。complete意为“完全的”,complete silence是固定搭配,符合“音乐结束后一片寂静”的语境,故选C。
2. 考查形容词辨析。根据前文“do something different”可知,Kai想让古琴发出新的声音,new符合语境,故选B。
3. 考查名词辨析。try意为“尝试”,此处指老师认可Kai的尝试,符合语境,故选D。
4. 考查连词辨析。before意为“在……之前”,句意为“在打破规则之前,你必须掌握它们”,逻辑通顺,故选D。
5. 考查名词辨析。top意为“顶部的”,对应前文“底板象征地”,古琴面板象征天,top board符合,故选B。
6. 考查名词辨析。instrument意为“乐器”,此处问古琴能否和其他乐器搭配演奏,符合语境,故选C。
7. 考查动词辨析。connect...with...是固定搭配,意为“把……和……连接”,此处指将传统价值与现代生活结合,故选A。
8. 考查形容词辨析。traditional意为“传统的”,对应前文“平衡传统精神与新元素”,用传统风格演奏流行音乐符合语境,故选A。
9. 考查副词辨析。smoothly意为“流畅地”,描述手指在古琴弦上演奏的状态,符合语境,故选D。
10. 考查动词辨析。carry意为“承载”,此处指每个音符都承载着中国音乐的美,符合语境,故选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.D 10.D
【知识点】
形容词辨析、名词辨析、动词辨析、语境理解
【点评】
本文围绕古琴与现代音乐结合的主题展开,考查学生对词汇的辨析能力和上下文语境的理解能力,贴近中国传统文化,兼具知识性与教育意义。
【难度系数】
0.6
先通读全文,理解文章围绕Kai尝试将古琴与其他音乐形式结合的故事展开,结合每个空的上下文语境、词义辨析及固定搭配来逐一分析选项:
1. 第1空:音乐结束后是“完全的”沉默,需选修饰silence的形容词;
2. 第2空:对应前文“do something different”,需选表示“新的”形容词;
3. 第3空:结合语境,老师评价Kai的尝试,需选表示“尝试”的名词;
4. 第4空:逻辑上“打破规则前要掌握规则”,需选表“在……之前”的连词;
5. 第5空:对应前文“底板象征地”,需选表示“顶部的”名词修饰古琴面板;
6. 第6空:结合语境问古琴能否和其他“乐器”搭配,需选表“乐器”的名词;
7. 第7空:固定搭配“connect...with...”表“把……和……连接”,需选该动词;
8. 第8空:对应前文“平衡传统精神与新元素”,需选表“传统的”形容词;
9. 第9空:描述手指在弦上的状态,需选表“流畅地”的副词;
10. 第10空:表示音符“承载”中国音乐之美,需选表“承载”的动词。
【解析】
1. 考查形容词辨析。complete意为“完全的”,complete silence是固定搭配,符合“音乐结束后一片寂静”的语境,故选C。
2. 考查形容词辨析。根据前文“do something different”可知,Kai想让古琴发出新的声音,new符合语境,故选B。
3. 考查名词辨析。try意为“尝试”,此处指老师认可Kai的尝试,符合语境,故选D。
4. 考查连词辨析。before意为“在……之前”,句意为“在打破规则之前,你必须掌握它们”,逻辑通顺,故选D。
5. 考查名词辨析。top意为“顶部的”,对应前文“底板象征地”,古琴面板象征天,top board符合,故选B。
6. 考查名词辨析。instrument意为“乐器”,此处问古琴能否和其他乐器搭配演奏,符合语境,故选C。
7. 考查动词辨析。connect...with...是固定搭配,意为“把……和……连接”,此处指将传统价值与现代生活结合,故选A。
8. 考查形容词辨析。traditional意为“传统的”,对应前文“平衡传统精神与新元素”,用传统风格演奏流行音乐符合语境,故选A。
9. 考查副词辨析。smoothly意为“流畅地”,描述手指在古琴弦上演奏的状态,符合语境,故选D。
10. 考查动词辨析。carry意为“承载”,此处指每个音符都承载着中国音乐的美,符合语境,故选D。
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.D 10.D
【知识点】
形容词辨析、名词辨析、动词辨析、语境理解
【点评】
本文围绕古琴与现代音乐结合的主题展开,考查学生对词汇的辨析能力和上下文语境的理解能力,贴近中国传统文化,兼具知识性与教育意义。
【难度系数】
0.6
二、阅读理解(16分)

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A. £68.00. B. £70.00. C. £136.00. D. £140.00.
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A. You will not be allowed to enter at once.
B. You will have to pay £2 for service fee.
C. You will be led to the nearest seat by volunteers.
D. You will wait outside until the performer invites you.
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A. The Transport. B. The Rules. C. Book Here. D. Contact Us.
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) 1. How much do you need to pay for a ticket in total?A. £68.00. B. £70.00. C. £136.00. D. £140.00.
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A
) 2. What will happen if you arrive at 7:35 p.m. on the show day?A. You will not be allowed to enter at once.
B. You will have to pay £2 for service fee.
C. You will be led to the nearest seat by volunteers.
D. You will wait outside until the performer invites you.
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) 3. What can be put in “▲” according to the material?A. The Transport. B. The Rules. C. Book Here. D. Contact Us.
答案:1. B 2. A 3. B
解析:
【分析】
本题为基于票务信息的阅读理解题,需从材料中提取对应细节解答各题:
1. 第1题考查总票价,直接在票务信息中查找总金额即可;
2. 第2题考查迟到的后果,需定位入场规则中关于迟到的相关描述;
3. 第3题考查段落主题,需分析▲后内容的核心属性。
【解析】
1. 从票务信息栏可知,Ticket Price为£68.00,Service Fee为£2.00,Total金额为£70.00,对应选项B;
2. 演出时间为7:30 PM,规则明确提到“Late-comers must wait outside for 10-20 minutes”,7:35属于迟到时间,无法立刻入场,对应选项A;
3. ▲后内容包含提前入场要求、手机静音、着装要求等入场相关规定,核心为入场规则,对应选项B。
【答案】
1. B 2. A 3. B
【知识点】
阅读理解(细节理解)、信息提取
【点评】
本题通过票务信息考查学生提取细节信息和归纳内容主题的能力,题目难度较低,仔细阅读材料即可正确解答。
【难度系数】
0.8
本题为基于票务信息的阅读理解题,需从材料中提取对应细节解答各题:
1. 第1题考查总票价,直接在票务信息中查找总金额即可;
2. 第2题考查迟到的后果,需定位入场规则中关于迟到的相关描述;
3. 第3题考查段落主题,需分析▲后内容的核心属性。
【解析】
1. 从票务信息栏可知,Ticket Price为£68.00,Service Fee为£2.00,Total金额为£70.00,对应选项B;
2. 演出时间为7:30 PM,规则明确提到“Late-comers must wait outside for 10-20 minutes”,7:35属于迟到时间,无法立刻入场,对应选项A;
3. ▲后内容包含提前入场要求、手机静音、着装要求等入场相关规定,核心为入场规则,对应选项B。
【答案】
1. B 2. A 3. B
【知识点】
阅读理解(细节理解)、信息提取
【点评】
本题通过票务信息考查学生提取细节信息和归纳内容主题的能力,题目难度较低,仔细阅读材料即可正确解答。
【难度系数】
0.8